Author: Peter Carlisle

Quake Risk Lurking Under Bangkok: Fault Lines Spell Trouble Bangkok’s unique geography makes it susceptible to earthquakes, despite Thailand’s low overall risk of tremors, warns Prof Pennung Warnitchai from the Asian Institute of Technology. Speaking at the Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum, he shed light on how the city’s soft soil amplifies seismic waves, posing a potential hazard for high-rise […]

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a 181-day extension for Contract 3-2 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, covering the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima section The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved a 181-day extension for Contract 3-2 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, covering the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima section. The civil works contract […]

Arrest warrants issued for 17 suspects in connection with Bangkok’s State Audit Office building collapse case Arrest warrants have been issued for 17 suspects in connection with the State Audit Office building collapse case, including engineers, site supervisors, joint venture partners, and former Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta. ——- Arrest warrants have been issued following […]

Airports of Thailand Unveils Ambitious New Phase for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport – Fourth Runway & South Terminal Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has announced a major revision of its Suvarnabhumi Airport development masterplan, aiming to significantly increase passenger capacity and strengthen Thailand’s status as a regional aviation hub. Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting President and Executive […]

Phuket Airport Set for Major Expansion, Aiming for 18 Million Annual Passengers Phuket is gearing up for a transformative leap in air travel capacity, as Airports of Thailand (AOT) propels forward with Phase 2 of its ambitious Phuket Airport Development Project. This expansion is designed to accommodate up to 18 million passengers annually, reinforcing Thailand’s […]

Thai Govt waives permit requirement for rooftop solar panels under 20 kg/m² The government has approved a draft ministerial regulation allowing the installation of rooftop solar panels weighing no more than 20 kilograms per square metre without requiring a construction permit. Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang announced on Tuesday that the Cabinet had approved in […]

Thai Parliament complex built for 20 billion baht, seeks 1 billion baht repairs after 5 years Uncovering irregularities in Thailand’s new Parliament: 5 years in use, 1B baht repair budget requested. A look back at the construction timeline of Sappayasapasathan The Thai Parliament Complex, officially known as Sappayasaphasathan, has become a hot topic of public […]

Thai Govt fast tracks Laem Chabang Port makeover The Transport Ministry is fast-tracking phase 3 of the development of Laem Chabang Port, a key infrastructure project aimed at supporting the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) strategy. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri visited the site along with the Laem Chabang Port management to discuss the project’s progress […]

Signing ceremony for the construction of U-Tapao Airport (Rayong) and the Eastern Aviation City on 18 June 2025 The signing ceremony for the construction of U-Tapao Airport and the Eastern Aviation City will take place on June 18, the Policy Committee of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) said. Chula Sukmanop, secretary-general of the committee, said […]